Ch 15 Flashcards
Auscultation
Cf: auscult/a - to listen
Suffix: tion - process of
Definition: listening for sounds within the body, usually using a stethoscope
Rales
Definition: Crackle-like lung sounds heard through stethoscope during inspiration
Rhonchi
Definition: course rattling sounds somewhat like snoring, usually caused by secretions in the bronchial airways
Stridor
Definition: abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or in larynx
Bruit
Definition: abnormal sound or murmur heard during auscultation of an artery, usually due to a partially blocked, narrowed, or diseased artery
Heart murmur
Definition: abnormal heart sound, usually a sign of defective heart valves
Palpation
Definition: examination technique of using hands to feel texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
Percussion
Definition: diagnostic procedure that determines density of a body part by sound produced by tapping surface with fingers
Speculum
Definition: instrument used to enlarge and opening or cavity to facilitate inspection of it’s interior, especially vagina
Stethoscope
Cf: steth/o - chest
Suffix: scope - instrument for examination
Definition:instrument used to listen to sounds in the body
Phlebotomy
Root: phleb - vein
Suffix: otomy - surgical incision
Definition: venipuncture, puncture of a vein for the purpose of drawing blood
Hematocrit
Cf: hemat/o - blood
Suffix: crit - to separate
Definition: describes percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cell
Diagnose abnormal hydration, anemia, and polycythemia
Albuminuria
Root: albumin - albumin or protein
Suffix: uria - urine
Definition: the presence of in the protein albumin in the urine
High is a sign of impaired kidney function
Bacteriuria
Root: Bacteri - bacteria
Suffix: uria - urine
Definition: the presence of bacteria in the urine
Calciuria
Root: calci - calcium
Suffix: uria - urine
Definition: the presence of calcium in the urine
High- hyperparathyroidism
Low- osteomalacia
